LOS ANGELES — Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has been named one of three finalists for the National League Gold Glove Award at his position.

Turner joins Anthony Rendon of the Washington Nationals and Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies as finalists. Arenado has won the past three Gold Gloves among NL third baseman and blows away the field with 20 defensive runs saved by one statistical measure. Rendon was second among third baseman with nine defensive runs saved with Turner third at seven.

FanGraphs’ total defense stat, however, ranks Turner first among NL third baseman at 16.2, followed by Rendon at 12.9. Only Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (16.5) ranked higher in the majors than Turner, who ranked first among third basemen in UZR/150.

Turner made just nine errors in 144 games at third base this season.

Despite having had multiple Gold Glovers such as Beltre, Tim Wallach and Robin Ventura play third base for them over the years, the Dodgers have never had a third baseman win a Gold Glove Award. Juan Uribe was a finalist at the position in 2013 and 2014.

Winners are determined by a vote of managers and coaches, which counts for three-quarters of the vote. A statistical rating (SABR Defensive Index) counts for the rest.

The winners will be announced on ESPN on Nov. 9. Here is a list of all the finalists in the National League:

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